There were a few glitches along the way during the Warriors parade in San Francisco, but no major security issues were reported. Warriors’ players and fans alike had fun and enjoyed the festivities. Sergio Quintana reports.
The Golden State Warriors are no strangers to championship parades -- Monday's parade was their fourth in eight years.
However, this was their first victory parade since moving into new digs in San Francisco. Just like at any other events in the city, safety and security were of high priority during the celebratory parade.
Due to the massive crowds, there were a few mishaps along the way and toward the end of the parade. But for the most part, players and fans alike enjoyed the parade in a safe manner.
As he walked down Market Street, Stephen Curry was swarmed by a sizable crowd shouting for him.
But the Warriors weren't shy about hyping up their fans.
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Draymond Green, Shawn Livington, Gary Payton and even coach Steve Kerr were seen high fiving and signing just about everything they were handed.
"We're doing great," said fan Dell Chapman. "Just got Steve Kerr's signature. We're having a great time at the parade."
While most people chose to watch the parade from the ground, a few fans decided to look for more creative vantage points such as on top of a plexiglass bus stop or on traffic signals.
San Francisco police officers were out in force; on foot, horseback and motorcycle.
Luckily, there weren't any major situations on the route.
San Francisco fire officials were also busy, but mostly responding to calls for sun exposure or dehydration.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said the first NBA championship celebration in the city went well.
"This is an amazing team on and off the court," she said, "and we're so happy to host this parade going up Market Street in San Francisco. It's amazing."
But this wasn't just a San Francisco celebration.
The Warriors spent 48 years in Oakland and fans across the Bay weren't going to let the city have all the fun.
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Golden State Warriors players celebrate at their parade in San Francisco Monday. (June 20, 2022)
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Golden State Warriors players celebrate at their parade in San Francisco Monday. (June 20, 2022)
Fans line up San Francisco streets ahead of the Warriors parade Monday. (June 20, 2022)
Golden State Warriors players celebrate at their parade in San Francisco Monday. (June 20, 2022)
San Francisco Mayor London Breed congratulates Warriors. (June 20, 2022)
A look from above at the Warriors parade in San Francisco. (June 20, 2022)
A look from above at the Warriors parade in San Francisco. (June 20, 2022)
Golden State Warriors players celebrate at their parade in San Francisco Monday. (June 20, 2022)
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Jordan Poole celebrates at Warriors parade Monday. (June 20, 2022)
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Warriors staff lined up ready to parade down San Francisco streets. (June 20, 2022)
Fans gathered in San Francisco to show support to the Golden State Warriors at their championship parade. (June 20, 2022)
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Fans gathered in San Francisco to show support to the Golden State Warriors at their championship parade. (June 20, 2022)
Head coach Steve Kerr (C) waves with coaching staff from a double decker bus during the Golden State Warriors NBA Championship victory parade along Market Street in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sprays champagne on the crowd during the NBA Championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Klay Thompson wears a captain’s hat and holds a trophy while riding in the Golden State Warriors NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Draymond Green gestures to the crowds while riding in the Golden State Warriors NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
The Golden State Warriors pose for a group photo before the start of their NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry laughs with San Francisco Mayor London Breed on stage before the start of their NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Golden State Warriors from left, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each hold a trophy while posing on stage before the start of their NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Stephen Curry and Damion Lee, right, ride atop a bus during the Golden State Warriors NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
People cheer the Golden State Warriors during their NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
A man lays on Market Street as confetti rains during the Golden State Warriors NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
"This is our third parade," said Oakland resident Mel Saavedra. "I'm really broken hearted that it's not happening in Oakland, but we are here, we're gonna show the Dubs some love."
As for traffic, there were some bumps along the way including BART struggling to handle the crowds coming from across the Bay with some delays and issues with mobile Clipper cards.
On the way back home, many encountered a massive group of people swarming subway stations along the parade route.
